CFP: Writing the Land: John Burroughs and his Legacy (3/30/06; 6/5/06-6/9/06)

full name / name of organization:

PAYNEDG_at_oneonta.edu

contact email:

PAYNEDG@oneonta.edu

CALL FOR PAPERS

"Sharp Eyes" IV:Writing the Land: John Burroughs and His LegacyJune 5-9, 2006The John Burroughs Nature Writing Conference & Seminar atThe State University of New York at Oneonta

The 2006 Burroughs Conference will focus on the work of nature writers =who, as was the case with Burroughs, are linked closely to the landscape =of a particular place or region. Papers are sought on topics such as the =following:=B7 Nature writing and bioregionalism=B7 Regional or "local color" writers=B7 The notion of the "genius loci" in literature=B7 Literary environmentalists in any genre who are strongly associated =with a particular place or region=B7 "Back to the land" writers and/or worksThis year's conference will also include panels/presentations for =creative writers in any genre whose work reflects an interest in nature =and the environment. Papers on any aspect of John Burroughs's life and =career are also strongly encouraged.=20